Ingredients

Makes 10 servings

　　2 cups plain yogurt

　　1 cup sugar

　　2 cups heavy cream

　　1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

　　3 egg whites

　　Rind of 1 orange, finely julienned and blanched

　　Meringues

　　1/2 cups mixed berried

　　Strawberry Coulis

　　Mint sprigs (for garnish)

　　

Step 1

1. Line a large colander with several layers of cheesecloth.

　　

Step 2

2. In a large bowl, mix the yogurt with the sugar.

　　

Step 3

3. In a separate bowl, beat the cream and the vanilla essence until stiff. Fold the cream into the yogurt.

　　

Step 4

4. In a large bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff but not dry. With a spatula, carefully fold in the yogurt mixture and the orange rind.

　　

Step 5

5. Transfer the mousse mixture to the prepared colander and place over a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to drain for at least 4 hours.

　　

Step 6

6. When ready to serve, place one meringue on each of the 10 dessert plates. Top with some mousse and a few berries. Top each with a second meringue.

　　

Step 7

7. Drizzle some strawberry coulis around each meringue and garnish with a few berries and a sprig of mint.

　　Effortless Elegance with Colin Cowie